Steel Cut Oatmeal in a Thermos Overnight
Start your day with minimal effort and maximum flavor with this ingenious recipe for Steel Cut Oatmeal in a Thermos Overnight! Perfectly soft and creamy oats are effortlessly cooked overnight using just a thermos, boiling water, and a few simple ingredients. This no-cook method is a time-saving solution for busy mornings, offering a wholesome, customizable breakfast without the fuss. Simply combine steel cut oats, boiling water, and a pinch of salt in a preheated thermos, and by morning, you'll have perfectly cooked oatmeal ready to enjoy. Sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup, add a splash of milk or cream, and finish with your favorite toppings—think fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, chia seeds, or aromatic cinnamon. This easy overnight oatmeal recipe is a nutritious, portable breakfast solution you'll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups Steel cut oats
- 1 cups Boiling water
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Milk or cream (optional)
- to taste Toppings of your choice (e.g., fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon)
Instructions
1. Preheat your thermos: Pour hot tap water into your thermos, close the lid, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to warm up.
2. While the thermos is preheating, boil 1 cup of water using a kettle or stovetop.
3. Once the thermos is warmed, carefully discard the hot tap water.
4. Add 1/4 cup of steel cut oats and 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the emptied thermos.
5. Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the thermos with the oats and salt.
6. Stir gently with a long spoon or skewer to mix the oats and water evenly.
7. Close the thermos lid tightly to seal in the heat. Place it on the counter and allow the oats to sit undisturbed for at least 8 hours or overnight.
8. In the morning, open the thermos and stir the oats. They should be soft and creamy.
9. Add a splash of milk or cream and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
10. Top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy your ready-to-eat oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 309 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
